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Dimensions, antecedents, and consequences of workaholism: a conceptual integration and extension
Author(s) -
Ng Thomas W. H.,
Sorensen Kelly L.,
Feldman Daniel C.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal of organizational behavior
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.938
H-Index - 177
eISSN - 1099-1379
pISSN - 0894-3796
DOI - 10.1002/job.424
Subject(s) - construct (python library) , extension (predicate logic) , psychology , social psychology , empirical research , epistemology , computer science , philosophy , programming language
While the concept of workaholism has received a good deal of attention in the popular press, theoretical and empirical research have lagged behind. In part, the lack of a formal, agreed upon definition of the construct and its dimensions has hampered research on this topic. The purpose of this review is to offer a cohesive definition of workaholism, discuss its underlying dimensions, and identify its key antecedents and consequences. Measurement issues, directions for future research, and implications for management practice are discussed as well. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.